Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Restaurant Manager or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Sasolburg. The team hires on merit and across communities in Free State.
The Role
The Restaurant Manager vacancy forms part of how the Sasolburg branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the hospitality jobs side of the business moving forward.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the hospitality jobs team in Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Restaurant Manager is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hospitality jobs team in Sasolburg have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Sasolburg team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Day in the Life
Your shift usually starts with a brief from the duty manager, a quick station check and a look at the day’s bookings or specials. As guests arrive, you slip into a steady rhythm — warm welcomes, accurate orders and seamless coordination with the kitchen and bar. Service peaks demand calm focus and tight teamwork, and quieter moments are spent resetting tables, polishing glassware or training a new starter. When the last guest leaves happy, you know you have delivered a memorable hospitality experience.
In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Sasolburg.
Key Outputs
- Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings
- Maintain the required uniform and presentation standards during all shifts
- Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
- Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
- Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience
Essential Criteria
- Team player who can work collaboratively across departments
- Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
- Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
- Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction
- Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.